8/2/2015

First , I'll say my waitress ADora - was the best server I've had in a long time, the place was packed and busy! I did not feel rushed while I was asking her about the beers.  She even made good selections based on what I like..
My friend ordered cocktails which were delicious !
We both ordered the hombre burger - I had mine with garlic mash potatoes and he got the fries.
The burger was thick and juicy / I got the sauce on the side  _ it was so big I took the other half home so I can keep drinking !

Their brunch/lunch menu had many options I would definitely come back

7/23/2015

I want everyone to be aware that this place added gratuity on my credit card transaction that I was not aware of, or approve.   It was only $5 but it's the point that they stole from me.  We left a nice cash tip, and they stole $5.  Watch your bank accounts everyone!
I will say the food and beer was fantastic, too bad I'll never come back.  
Also didn't appreciate our waitresses attitude.  Sorry that serving us in an inconvenience.   Just be warned, DONT USE A CARD. PAY CASH ONLY.

7/21/2015

Took a weekend trip over to Chicago and this was one of the breweries on the top of my list to try. Stopped in on a Friday late afternoon for dinner and beers and I was not disappointed.

Revolution is situated on Milwaukee Ave a few miles northwest of downtown. Parking is at a premium and you will most likely be parking on the street. I was lucky enough to grab a spot just on the other side of the street so my car was in view. All along here is paid parking and I think it was around $2 or $3 an hour. Can't remember exactly. There is an El station for the Blue Line about a half block away.

It was a nice 75 degree day when we strolled in and they had all the front windows open which was nice. It was packed inside when we got there at 4:00 although it was July 3rd so most corporate workers had the day off. I would have liked to sit at the bar but that wasn't happening but we were able to get a small table for two. It was extremely loud inside and conversation was a bit difficult at times, just an FYI. Not sure what the building was before but there is a lot of ambiance here. Seems like this was a pretty old building. There were some TVs around the bar but that's it.

The menu looked pretty promising with a wide variety of pub favorites, burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches. I opted for a blue cheese buffalo burger that was on their daily special menu and my wife stuck to the tried and true cheeseburger. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was very juicy. The fried blue cheese disk and buffalo sauce worked very well. My wife had no complaints with her burger.

As for the beers, they had a huge selection and I opted for a bunch of the $2 5oz samples. I was able to get around eight of them during my visit. I was really impressed with the Two Barrel Billy which was a stout aged in both bourbon and rum barrels. I think it might have been a special one off beer so it may not be there now. Their anti-hero was also a palate pleaser.

I was really impressed with Revolution Brewing and I know that I will be back whenever I come back to town.

6/6/2015 Updated review

I'm upgrading my review if the food. Came back to eat after a long hiatus and really liked it. Outside of the beer if course, we sampled the corned beef with horse radish sauce, pork belly with a fried egg, and duck confit sandwiches. First two were excellent and the last one was just ok. But, it came with a blue cheese potato salad which was over the top good. Plus, we had the smoked wings and loved.

Would come back to try more.

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  Duck confit sandwich.

  Duck confit sandwich.
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  Corned beef sandwich.

  Corned beef sandwich.
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  Pork belly sandwich.

  Pork belly sandwich.

8/7/2015

Great beers, excellent selection (even beyond what they brew in house). We didn't eat there but all the food coming out looked delish (and heavy). Ambiance is cool, service is good. Really digging the fist taps and carved fists behind the bar - lots of fun stuff to look at! Totally worth a stop for any craft beer lover in the area.

7/1/2015

Let's talk about Revolution. I love Revolution beer. I love the Anti-Hero IPA so much, that I'm willing to say it's replaced my former favorite beer - Brooklyn Brewery's Brooklyn Brown - and I haven't looked back since. I've also enjoyed trying their other beers and genuinely put visiting the brew pub (and eventually brewery) high on my Chicago to-do list.

I finally made it here on Saturday and I wasn't disappointed. I wanted it to be a smidge better, but I think it's also because I didn't get to do everything I really wanted (I'll update this once I do).

We ended up sitting at the bar because we were meeting up with friends at a different location later. They don't have a "flight" you can order - which would really make a lot of sense - but they do have the option to get 2 oz samples of everything, so we concocted our own 4-beer flight two times. I was in Revolution heaven. I love IPAs, but I must admit, I did not like most of their other IPAs, but I loved other things, and really, that's waht sampling at a brewery is all about.

We also got the pretzel appetizer, which hit the spot with beer, and then finished the night with the banana bread dessert. Let me tell you ...  it was so damn good. I couldn't believe a brewery's dessert was so good, but it was awesome. Other guest's plates looked amazing, so I can't wait to come back for a full meal and a full glass of beer.

4/6/2015

Um, yes. Go here.

This is quite the popular hangout in Logan Square, so get ready to wait. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday and met a 1 hour wait to get a table for dinner. We were able to go to the bar and wait, which was tricky to find a spot at. Once we sort of did, a kind soul took pity on me and my guy and moved over a seat so we could both sit. After that, we were golden!

The brewpub is beautiful. So much attention to detail with the bar, stained glass, tables, lots of warm wood and nice touches.

The staff is a well-oiled machine. Even though it was busier than ish, service was friendly and efficient. They have tons of options on tap, with specialty beer cocktails, and guest beers as well. You can order full sized beers, or $2-3 5oz samples of as many beers as you like.

I ordered a full A Little Crazy, and a beer cocktail that used their Coup D'etat plus ginger liquor. A Little Crazy is a light-medium beer option, mild on flavor. Coup d'etat is more citrusy, and went well with the ginger. I enjoyed that cocktail! OH, and I also ordered their version of margarita. It was tart, good, but nothing super special.

We ordered the BBQ chicken charcuterie board and the cheese fritters as our food. The fritters were FLIPPIN AMAZING. They were topped with an insane amount of raw onions, just to warn you, which we removed. It came with 6 of them, on a bed of roasted red peppers and combo of the two was creamy, cheesy, and awesome. My mouth is watering thinking of those!

The meat board, had two pieces of chicken blended with sausage, there was also fried pig skin and a broccoli cream underneath. It wasn't quite what I expected, and a little small. The meat pieces were good and flavorful though.

I really enjoyed my visit here, and was so glad we went!

7/31/2015

I was here for a special event upstars (Spectral Quartet).  The line was a little long going in but once inside it was a refreshingly cooled/cool quarters with a performance space, tablets, benches, and a bar with limited but excellent tap beer.  Staff was amazingly friendly and helpful.  There was a food buffet for the group that was all quite spicy, especially the wings, BBQ pork sandwiches and coleslaw, enough to fill up 3 times over.   Great evening with a performance and a raffle.   I will have to check out the downstairs later which looks very active with multi-level tables and cool lamps

6/10/2015

This place is great! Constantly changing home made beers, great food. I have never had anything bad here.
This is my bar I take first dates to- because even if the night ends poorly I had a great meal and a few great beers.
This is a place unique to Chicago, easily blue line accessable, and reasonably priced.

8/10/2015

My boyfriend and I ducked into this lovely establishment a few weeks ago not only due to our intense hunger, but we were also melting in the stifling humid summer heat! And what a lucky find! We showed up just in time for a late lunch, but although busy, our waitress was quite attentive! We each sampled a different beer, and both were delicious. Then there's the food... like I said, we were both ready to eat the silverware, and I couldn't help but scoping out what other diners had ordered... everything looked and smelled so appetizing that the reasonable wait for the arrival of our own mouth-watering burgers was almost torturous!! The meal and the entire experience far exceeded my expectations, and the next time I'm in the city I will definitely insist that we return to this must-stop restaurant & bar!! Go eat there now!

5/27/2015

What a great brewery spot to hang out with your friends and grab a couple of beers! This place pretty much is exactly that (only there can be a crazy wait sometimes...so maybe it isn't exactly like that all the time?)

But we were lucky and walked in and they just had a table open up for us--like it was meant to be!!--and we got to sit immediately and order their bacon fat popcorn which I have to say was good, but definitely not worth the hype.

What was better, and rightfully so, was their beer. Lots of choices and if you can't decide like we couldn't your server will bring you lots of tasting samples which is always a good way to get free beer! Having a good beer then paired with some of their food was a great way to spend a night.

That said, I think this place really is better at making beer than food, but they are a brewery, so who would have thought?!? :-) We got one of their flat breads but it just was a regular flat bread really and nothing else really too special about that.  And their mussel special of the day was also fresh tasting but again not packing a ton of wowing flavors. But the service is great, the ambiance is awesome for  a brewery type setting, and it is loud and lively here too which I always like when going out to grab a beer.

8/1/2015

Went for the beer and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their food.  Dee-li-shus!!  No really,  it was great. Now I know the crowds aren't there just for 'da beerzzz.
4 stars only because we had to flag the waitress down a couple of times.  No big deal and in her defense,  it was jammed in there. Overall, friendly staff and great experience. Will definitely be back.

7/14/2015

Love this place! So miffed they weren't around when I lived in the city, but glad that they seem to be doing well. I thought they had plenty of seating and a good vibe. I went with regulars which was helpful eince the bartenders were so busy that questions about each beer would've probably gone unanswered. Try a flight then hone in on your faves. You're bound to have more than one.

8/1/2015

Great atmosphere, awesome beer, and delicious food. We ordered the pork fat popcorn for the table which was excellent. Beware the wings! They are spicy but very good. The chicken pesto sandwich was our favorite dish, it was succulent and perfectly seasoned. The beer selection was obviously great for a brewery, and very cheap! We will be returning soon!

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  Applewood-smoked wings! Be careful, they are hot!

  Applewood-smoked wings! Be careful, they are hot!
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  Mmm the Brisket Burger is good for the soul!

  Mmm the Brisket Burger is good for the soul!
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  The brisket omelette was delicious and filling!

  The brisket omelette was delicious and filling!
• See all photos from Trip C. for Revolution Brewing

3/7/2015

We went here on a Friday night for dinner, and the wait was long (~1.5hrs) around 8pm - almost worth a full star off right there, since it was ACTUALLY 1.5hrs (not like, we are going to tell you the absolutely worst-case scenario but it will really be half the time).  Also, the hostess wasn't friendly...at all. Not a dealbreaker for me, but I think if welcoming people is your main job, you should at least affect friendliness??

The Beer: the upstairs bar has a TON of space and tables as well as a homey atmosphere and friendly bartenders.  Beer is inexpensive for the neighborhood and quality, and you can get $2 5oz-ers to try as many beers as you want!  I really enjoyed the upstairs atmosphere and it took the sting out of the almost 2hr wait.  The beer was predictably excellent, and I even liked some of the darker beers the waitress recommended - not normally my thing.

The Food: once we finally got seated, we dove into apps - all of them were excellent.  Beer cheese on the pretzel was downright heavenly, and the burger I ordered was hefty, perfectly done, and came with a heaping side of garlic-cream cheese mashed potatoes.  Awesome.  I left with my man-size hunger satisfied even though I only finished half.

Bonus: the waitress heard us talking about my sister's bday the next day, and brought us a complimentary dessert with a candle! Really nice touch.

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  Burger and garlic cream cheese mashed taters. Killer.

  Burger and garlic cream cheese mashed taters. Killer.

5/5/2015

Husband and I went to RevBrew with our siblings to celebrate our collective anniversary month (we're not all married to each other; it's Illinois, not Alabama). We went for brunch based on recommendation from all you fine Yelpers that the wait time is too damn high for lunch/dinner.

I don't all remember what everyone in our party got but I do know that my pork belly sandwich was delicious. I should have forgone the bread and just put it on a giant bed of salad. It might have offset the calories a little so I could get another beer - their glass sizes are very generous. They also offer $2 samples if you're not into getting a giant glass of beer... who ARE you?

I'd like to go back to try their night time fare.

7/16/2015

NO RANCH, NO CHANCE!!!

Food is great, however i have never been to a restaurant without ranch.

Chrstina is a diamond in the rough

8/9/2015

Excellent beer and good food pairings...Enjoyable experience and many more to come...

5/20/2015

Whenever a review includes something like, "maybe I'd have liked it if I drank beer," I keep scrolling. You went to a beer company's pub location. That's like reviewing a bookstore when you hate to read. I love Revolution beers, and I loved their food. I stupidly got a salad. It was good, but my fiancé' burger was outstanding. I can't wait to go back to try the fish fry!

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  That's my salad. Who cares. I'm trying to get that tasty looking burger in the shot!

  That's my salad. Who cares. I'm trying to get that tasty looking burger in the shot!

4/14/2015

Sadly, not good anymore. I have frequented this location several times since 2011. Sometimes places have a bad day so I gave it another chance. It's always a bummer to visit a place and see the decline in both service and food.

First things first...
If you have a website with a tap list then update it. They were out of a few beers in the afternoon. I can still find and enjoy a beer from what's remaining.

Pitfall number 2...
Then we ordered something we have done in the past and they used to be outrageously good. The cider mussels. The portion size for $14 was pathetic. Barely a 1/2 pound. The blue cheese was nonexistent and the broth was watery and underdeveloped. I'm not one who feels portion size is more important than quality. However, price/portion/flavor combined made this an awful value. What makes this even worse were that these were once our favorite mussels in the city.

The server couldn't have cared less or wasn't equipped by management to do the right thing. At this point I wasn't upset, just very disappointed. At least acknowledge the problem. I mentioned they were not good and she shrugged. Didn't ask what is wrong with them. Just, could they get us something else.

This was our last time! There are other places to go for food at this price. The beer is good but get it a a liquor store and forget about torturing yourself with a visit to the brewpub.

2/7/2015

This review applies specifically to the weekend brunch.

On Saturday and Sunday starting at 10am, rev offers a menu full of beer-centric spins on brunch classics. Nothing like starting the day with a nice cold glass of revolution beer. I almost couldn't decide what to order with options like pancetta biscuits and gravy, pork belly and egg sandwich, steak and eggs, etc. I spun the figurative wheel and landed on the monte cristo, which was served open face on french toast with a nice portion of ham and a sunny egg.

I had never thought of rev as a brunch spot, but I was pretty impressed with their menu and  there was no wait at 10:30 which is nice in a neighborhood where lines form outside the best brunch spots.

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  Brunch

  Brunch

5/11/2015

Delicious beer, very good for value.
Tasty hamburgers as well, with generous portions.
Very nice atmosphere on weekends, but arrive early if you don't want to wait for too long before to be seated.
I recommend it.

4/12/2015

This place is the business. Go here. Go here often. Sunday brunch was a bit of a wait. Once you get seated and served, you'll see why.

For the brews, I got a Working Woman. It was a brown ale with some seriously tasty sour notes that went down smooth. I could drink that all day. The Galaxy Hero was also tasty. It wasn't as good as the Working Woman, but the Galaxy Hero was a nice IPA with lots of flavors.

The food steals the show. The bacon fat popcorn is the best thing to happen to popcorn. It's popped in bacon fat and it's covered with cheese and sprinkles of bacon. Every kernel is a little pop of heaven. The pretzel was very soft and not overly salty and the cheese dip was good enough just to eat itself.

Country fried chicken pizza, it's a thing and it is delicious. It has gravy baked into the crust with pieces of chicken on the top with hot sauce over it. It sounds weird but the combination of flavors really work. The smoked brisket omelette was fresh and tasty. Didn't hold a candle to the other food but it was still a nice option. The breakfast man burger is the way to do a burger. I can never say no to a burger with a fried egg on top. The burger is also huge and cooked well. Seasoned well, the egg just adds to the deliciousness.

This place has amazing brews and more amazing food. It's a must see.

11/29/2014

Excellent food and a brewery, a match made in heaven.

It isn't often I find myself in the city in the morning so I wanted to find somewhere to have brunch. At first I wanted a traditional meal but being a huge Revolution fan I was tempted into seeing what they had going on. The atmosphere carries that warm and welcoming feel of a pub, and to my surprise wasn't crowded on the Sunday I dined. I ordered the pancetta biscuits and gravy along with a pint of Eugene Porter. I went with the beer because I'm at a brewery after all, yet I partially regret not ordering their bloody mary my brother let me try. The meal itself was very satisfying and didn't need tabasco which is my go-to for eggs. The pancetta was on point, it really brought the dish together.

If you're in the neighborhood and it doesn't look too busy I highly recommend trying out Revolution's brunch menu. Don't forget the bloody, of course.

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  Pancetta biscuits and gravy: Buttermilk biscuits, italian sausage gravy, house-cured pancetta, shallot frizzle, organic egg.

  Pancetta biscuits and gravy: Buttermilk biscuits, italian sausage gravy, house-cured pancetta, shallot frizzle, organic egg.

4/7/2015

Revolution was pretty much everything I expected it to be! A party of 6, we were shockingly seated as soon as we walked in (I hear that doesn't happen often, especially on the weekend! We lucked out!). That was on a Saturday evening around 5:30pm. I tried 5 beer samples and they were amazing. I loved that they were only $2 per sample, and that I could pick and choose exactly what I wanted, and how many I wanted, without having to get a beer flight like most other places. The food was AWESOME, I ordered the fish & chips with the cole slaw, and we also got two orders of Bacon Fat Popcorn for the table. Everyone loved the popcorn, as well as their own meals! It was so hard to choose what I wanted to eat because everything sounded SO good. The service was very fast, the host and waitress were very nice. No complaints whatsoever! I would most definitely go back again and again.

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  $2 beer samples

  $2 beer samples
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  Bacon Fat Popcorn

  Bacon Fat Popcorn

8/10/2015

They cut out half of the best plates on their menu and upped their prices.  Worst of all, they got rid of the best Ruben sandwich in Chicago.  Before I would have given them 5 stars because their food was very good but everything has changed now with the new menu.  The last time I was their, the restaurant was noticeably less crowded and I anticipate that this will continue to worsen as more people realize what has happened.  On the upside, there won't be lines anymore...

4/1/2015

Oh Revolution, I like you. I really, really like you.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. Warm and inviting when you step in. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table and if there is wait and the place is packed, they have to be doing something right. Right? YES.

Ordered the following:
Bacon-fat popcorn-okay, so you just flipped the script on my popcorn game. I love popcorn and the midwest knows how to do popcorn. Cook it in bacon fat, throw it together with bacon crumbles and parm cheese? Sweet jesus get that in my mouth. I want to make that at home but I know I won't even come close.

Pretzel with cheese-standard tasty pretzel. Cheese sauce...good cheese sauce. Mmmm. Not your snack shack/concession stand from a generic and large can type of cheese. This cheese was made with some love.

Smoked brisket omelet-when they say smoked brisket, they are not just saying it. It is smoky to the hilt! Nicely seasoned and crisp breakfast potatoes and the biscuit was pretty decent. I really liked their berry jam that came with it.

Country fried chicken pizza- looked at the menu and just said "are you serious?" and "how is this going to work?" I am telling you, this was another revelation. I was expecting a pizza to come out with a slab of fried chicken on a crust and wet gravy all over it...like a terrible soggy mess. But no! The lightly applied country gravy acts as the sauce, then cheese, and then pieces of country fried chicken averaging one bite per square of pizza with a drizzle of hot sauce. We decided to forgo the egg cracked on top because that was not our thing. I guess that might make it even more breakfast-y and I don't mind egg on the occasional wood-fired pizza but I don't think it was lacking without that egg on top. The crust was delicious and I am partial to wood-fired pizza with the slightest touch of char on the crust. It just really came together when I had doubted the components of this dish.

I only tried a bite of my other dining companion's dishes, so I cannot speak to my personal satisfaction of their dishes, but let's just say that they did not have much to take home in a doggy bag. Of course I also had some beers with my breakfast. I'm always cool with beer and breakfast. Service was on point.

7/14/2015

I love the food here. Pretzels with the fondue cheese dip is a great way to go and the burgers are some of the best in the city.

I like the atmosphere but it is so loud you can't hear the music, FYI.

Every time I come here though... Service is sooooo slow. Maybe not at the bar, but tables. It's not bad service just very slow. Not a quick in and out place.

4/6/2015

Revolution was the first brewery we visited in Chicago right after we got in.  It has a nice big open space and a large bar.

We ordered a flight consisting of the Paddy Wagon, Fist City, Anti-hero IPA, Galaxy, Coup Detate and the Eugene Porter.  All the beers were great, but I highly recommend the Anti-hero and the porter.  The staff were all friendly, and it seems as though we saw their beers in just about every bar and restaurant we ventured into.   We didn't eat here but the items I saw floating around looked good.  I'd definitely come back here the next time I'm in town.

Cheers!

6/13/2015

This place is huge and is packed all the time. It was over an hour wait but they didn't have a system in place to call us or let us know a table was ready, and with no where for us to sit and wait, we had to just stand outside on the street in the unseasonably cold weather. Once we were sat, the food was okay, but not worth the hour + wait. Wasn't bad, but wasn't good

7/6/2015

What a groovy spot!!!! I love the vibe here! Very diverse crowd, awesome drinks, cool location and pretty decent brunch fair. I had 2 eggs, sausage, pancakes and potatoes. Pretty middle of the road as far as breakfast food goes but I would definitely come back due to the awesome service and atmosphere.

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  2 eggs, potatoes, sausage (made in house), and biscuit with fresh preserves

  2 eggs, potatoes, sausage (made in house), and biscuit with fresh preserves
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  Buttermilk pancakes (plain, $3 each a la carte)

  Buttermilk pancakes (plain, $3 each a la carte)

10/13/2014

Thanks for letting Boyfriend and I drip all over your floor and seating when we showed up on your doorstep after getting caught in a sudden rainstorm!

I like that there was no pressure for us to keep ordering, even though it was pretty obvious by the end of our meal that we were only hanging around because we were waiting for the rain to lighten up enough to get back to CTA without getting drenched (again).

The duck grilled cheese was pretty freaking fantastic, but it was so rich that I could only manage to eat half of it. Delicious -- just a tad too rich for me. Their calamari was pretty decent, too, but not necessarily anything to write home about. It's good if that's what you're craving though.

Our server was friendly and polite and was knowledgeable when we were asking him about the beers (though, sadly, a lot of the ones we wanted to try weren't available that day for one reason or another). All the same, a very chill little spot (we even saw some guy working on his laptop at the bar) and I would love to come back. I also wouldn't mind actually visiting the brewery itself!

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  Second round of tasters.

  Second round of tasters.
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  Duck grilled cheese.

  Duck grilled cheese.
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  Calamari.

  Calamari.
• See all photos from Anna W. for Revolution Brewing

5/23/2015

They are serving in dirty dishes! It was unpleasant surprise! Probably they were busy, but anyway!

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  It should be just water..what a hack inside!

  It should be just water..what a hack inside!

5/27/2015

Best bacon I've ever ordered. Mmmm.

6/30/2015

First off, our server was really cool. Being a server, I always mention the server, and not going to lie - I guess I'm a tough critic, although I feel for servers when they're busy. We came before a busy time, so we were able to talk to our server. I can't recall his name, but he had an Irish accent. Really nice guy. Gave great service.
I'm not a beer drinker, so I didn't get a beer. I came for the food that I had heard so much about. Two things sounded good, so my friend and I split both.
We got the duck grilled cheese. DUCK. GRILLED. CHEESE. Ok, I would go back for this alone! It was REALLY, really good. Not very greasy, which is a really good thing. But juicy and very rich in flavor.
We also got the pulled pork. Eh, not really worth getting. I mean, yeah it was good. But cmon. DUCK. GRILLED. CHEESE.
For sides we got a simple side salad. It had spiralized carrots, grape tomatoes, spinach, etc with a balsamic dressing. It was good and a nice size! And we got fries. Which were really good. Some were crunchy, and some were soft. Best of both worst.
DEFINITELY will be going back! I've heard great things about their beers, but I wouldn't be the person to ask.

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  Pulled pork/side salad and duck grilled cheese/fries

  Pulled pork/side salad and duck grilled cheese/fries

8/29/2014

This place is almost always packed, so you're looking at a 90+ minute wait on a weekend.

If you have a couple of their amazing beers and wait it out...the reward will pay off.

Must try:
- Bacon popcorn
- Pork belly burger - okay this thing might be 1000+ calories, but it's SO worth it! It's a huge sandwich, so definitely share with someone!
- All other burgers
- BEER.

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  Pork belly sandwich - these things are HUGE

  Pork belly sandwich - these things are HUGE
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7/6/2015

Great service and beer! The chicken salad is amazing, chicken is a bit charred and over lemons, but pepper evens it out. The pizzas are interesting. We came for the beer, so we can't cry about the pizza. Ness is an amazing server and very knowledgeable. Ask all your Chicago questions!

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  Menu cover

  Menu cover

8/28/2014

Typical bar fare. I had the fish and chips and while it was good, it wasn't memorable.  I had the wings and it was very smokey, which people like for it's BBQ flair.  I was so full from my fish and chips, I couldn't do much damage to the wings.

The beer selection is nice, and it seems like they brew right on site.  I remember really enjoying my beer, though I don't remember which one!

Our server did forget to bring out out wings until we reminded her (after out entrees came out), but she brought them out later AND took them off the bill. Great ownership.

We migrated to the bar later and the bartenders are very attentive.  Didn't have to wait long to fill my drink, even if I was drinking just water.

I'd wanna come back for their burger.  I sat near the kitchen and it seems like everyone orders that.  It looked delicious!   My friend had it and he said it was amazing.

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  Draft offerings

  Draft offerings
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  Fish and chips. Goooood sauce!

  Fish and chips. Goooood sauce!
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  Smokey wings, yum!

  Smokey wings, yum!
• See all photos from Peter N. for Revolution Brewing

2/10/2015 Updated review

The last two times I've been to the brew pub the service has been pretty unimpressive.  The waitress (same one) has been very cold and really does not make you feel welcome.  The tap room is where it's at!

The beer is always excellent, the vibe and decor are great - and the food is solid.  Work on the service.

8/5/2015

They just changed their menu and cut out a ton of their best dishes, namely the Ruben. It's all a scheme to make more money, not to serve the customers the great food that they used to. I used to come here frequently to eat, since the beer is just ok. I will not be returning.

6/26/2015

We give the beer a 5 and the food a 3.... therefore, a 4!

Today was our second trip to the brewery. We hadn't tried the food on our first trip, so we did today. It was midday, and weren't too hungry, so we split the Italian Hero sandwich. It sounded great.

My husband liked it, but that was the extent of it. My first bite- I thought it was pretty good. As I kept eating though, it got worse and worse. I thought the bacon tasted a bit undercooked, and although the calabrian blue cheese aioli had great flavor, it made the bread (which was so great) reallllly soggy. Not a fan of soggy. Anyway, to each his own. I would not order it again.

The fries that came with our sandwich- perfect. We both thought they were fantastic. Skinny, well cooked, and had the perfect amount of flaky sea salt that you could see.

I will say though, a few hours after eating I had a horrible stomachache. Could have been anything, but now I wouldn't be too excited about eating there again.

The beer is awesome. Can't say that enough! IPAs are great.

Love the atmosphere of this place... so lively and fun, with great music playing and lots of friendly people. The seating is a pretty cool setup and the bar upstairs is a great option as well. I love the light fixtures and all the warm wood tones. Definitely a "hip" place.

We will definitely be back for the beer. And probably sometime in the distant future, we will again try the food!

5/18/2015

Great service.  The best veggie burger I've ever tasted.  Made out of beets, beans, shiitake mushrooms.  Wow, it's the best and I won't be able to eat another one elsewhere without comparing it.   The beer was outstanding, flavorful, fresh and cold.  I would come here all the time if I lived in the area.

3/6/2015

By far my favorite brew pub in the city.  Have been visiting Revolution since it opened and I love the food and beer.  

First off, be very aware that if there is a wait, it will most likely be over 45 minutes (especially in the summer and on the weekends).  Hate it, but it's the way it is so try and get your name on the list as soon as you can.

I've tried everything on the menu but will focus on the amazing burgers.  I love the Hombre and the Farm burgers.  They are so tasty, not overly salty, and just amazing.  

The Hombre burger has so many great flavors: avocado, fried chip strips, poblano peppers, cheese, amazing.  The Farm burger has beets, cheese, arugula; also amazing!  The house salad is also the best house salad I have ever tried anywhere. Usually they are from a bag but at Revolution the salad is fresh.

The beer is obviously great, they have their entire product line available and will often sample new beers or special brews at the restaurant.  

If you can join the Revolution beer club.  You get a special mug overtime you order and there are discounts on the merch.

I appreciate that they pride themselves in locally sourcing ingredients and products. I also like their plate presentation. Many brew pubs throw things together. At Revolution it looks appetizing on the plate.

4/25/2015

I have frequented revolution over the past four or so years, and have always raved about this place. Unfortunately, I feel as though the service and quality of the food has gone downhill.

Last night a group of four of us went to revolution around 7 pm for dinner and drinks. We had to wait a little over an hour and forty-five minutes to get a table, and it seemed as though the hostess forgot about us (which isn't the first time this has happened to us) - my boyfriend went to check in with her, and then we were immediately seated...

We used to go crazy over the pretzel and cheddar ale sauce. It was the kind of sauce that makes you want to lick the bowl clean. Lip smackin' good. However, this time the cheddar ale sauce was extremely watery and bland. Very disappointing. The quality of the food is very inconsistent.

Bottom line:
I really used to love this place, and it pains me to write a negative review, but revolution needs to amp it up a little bit. The food just doesn't live up to what it used to be, and the overall attitude/vibe of the staff is a little off putting. Beer is good though!

7/29/2015

Revolution brewery lives up to its name. This bar hosts Chicagos best brews along with homemade beer. The place is nothing to special to look at. The main eye candy is the circular bar in the middle of the restaurant. However Our table was a little close to the kitchen which made conversation an issue. Our waitress was attentive but not overly attentive and did a fine job of serving us. The food is where revolution brewery shines. Definitely One of the thickest burgers I've had an awhile. Greasy but satisfying. Filled me up for the rest of the day. Logan square has something to be proud of with this crowed pleaser.

1/4/2015

Beautiful hardwood interior design and a mouth-watering menu that makes it extremely difficult to decide on just one dish.

I ordered the pork-belly sandwich, which, aside from the pork-belly itself being slightly over-salted, was absolutely amazing. The fries were excellent, as well.

The service was outstanding, and, despite there being a wait, we were made comfortable and even offered drink service while in the waiting area.

Will definitely be back to try other dishes!

1/31/2015

Came here with a group of friends on a Friday night. Place was a bit crowded so easily took about 45 minutes to an hour to be seated. That being said...

First off, I'll say the beer here is great- I ordered the Civil Obedience, and it was balanced and tasted exactly as it was described. We ordered the Chicken Galantine and the Cheese Fritters for starters. The chicken was enjoyable for the most part but the fritters, though I enjoyed the consistency, were a bit on the salty side.

They had quite a few options for entrees, but I figured the safest bet would be a burger and decided on The Smokehouse. I added bacon because why wouldn't you add bacon...and it turned out to be pretty darn tasty. The fries...ehhh, not so much. They had some type of kosher or sea salt on them that made them pretty hard to eat. I also tried one of their desserts, the PB&B, it was also just okay. It was obviously premade but the ice cream that accompanied was so hard we hard to let it sit in order to eat it.

TLDR version: great beers and burgers. Apps and desserts are so-so. Interior's great but service is average. We had a couple of mix-ups throughout the night. And if it's more than two people be prepared for a bit of a wait.

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  Smokehouse Burger. Added bacon like a boss.

  Smokehouse Burger. Added bacon like a boss.
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  Chicken Galantine

  Chicken Galantine

6/16/2014

Buffering.  Buffering.  Buffering.  C'mon YELP, I just want a place I can sit and have a nice cold brew.   Then it dawned on me.  The movement of the train was interfering with my phone's ability to triangulate properly, hence it's inability to locate a desperately needed beer.  

"Next stop Logan Square."  Sounds familiar.  I'm going to exit or wither away from a deficit of malted barley, malted wheats, and hops.

YELP guided me to Revolution which ironically was located across the street from Tula Yoga where I practiced my namaste earlier that morning.  A pleasant surprise I might add; took the guilt of getting tipsy away because I was staying a mere 0.5 miles away!

Who goes to a brewery and eats?  Not this girl.  I am an accomplished beer drinker.  They have a marvelous selection of their own beers and beers from other breweries.  Of course I stuck with Rev beers only, it would be blasphemous to order anything else.  It's like going to McDonalds and ordering a whopper.

I wanted to try multiple beers so I inquired about their flights.  Each 3 oz glass was $3.  The cost is more if you opt for a non-Rev brew.  Every beer I had was stupendous!  I had a range of beers, from light to dark.  I had BOTTOM UP WIT, COUP D'ETAT, EUGENE PORTER, CROSS OF GOLD, MOTHER OF EXILES, and the ANTI-HERO IPA.  Every beer left me wanting more, but I couldn't.  I was on a mission to try as many as I could in that one sitting and six was where I tapped out.  My favorite had to be the citrusy, wheaty, and ridiculously smooth BOTTOM UP WIT.

I often find myself in a reverie of Revolution beers.  I can't wait to go back.

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  Designing my own flight

  Designing my own flight

7/7/2015

I've been trying to get to this place for years and I finally made it out with some friends last week.  We got there about 11:30am and got a table by the window, looking out on the street, I love people watching.  Anyhow, I ordered the popcorn, this is a must for anyone trying Revolution for the first time.  The popcorn is cooked in bacon grease and topped with bacon crumbles and Parmesan cheese.  We also got the soft pretzel, which was pretty standard, however the cheese sauce that accompanied it was to die for.  They should serve the cheese sauce as a soup, it was good enough to eat with a spoon.  Of course everyone at our table tried several different beers on tap and we all found something we loved.  For lunch I had the burger and oh what a burger it was.  Cooked to perfection and the bun was just perfect for the size of the burger patty.  Finally we split the banana bread w/ ice cream for desert.  Another amazing dish that was promptly polished off.  Service was great, place was clean and everything was perfect, I absolutely loved it.  My only problem is that I didn't make it to this place sooner, to think I could have been coming here for years.  Better late than never I guess...

5/7/2015

Came in this past weekend for brunch and it was OK.  We waited about 30 mins to be seated and while we waited we decided to grab a drink.  The tall girl with blonde curly was nice at first and attended to us to get our drink order but then when we decided to ditch the table seating and just sit at the bar she didn't say 1 word to us for a good 25 mins! It was obvious she was busy but she could've said she would be with us and really meant it a little sooner.  The other bartender didn't mind us either and he was calm and not freaking out about making drinks for the tables and the bar. Anyway after 25 mins she said she would be with us and she never did. so we gave up and asked to be seated at a table and they had no problem seating us right away.  The host was nice and apologized for the poor service we received at the bar.  

My Crispy Pork Belly And Egg sandwich was delicious but my husbands Smokehouse Burger was gross!

Our server at the table was nice, friendly and very attentive!

4/27/2015

This restaurant is bland and average. Why? It's a communist themed restaurant. I absolutely love their beer and their service is great which is why I'm giving two stars but I don't understand why this place is so popular.

If you go for their beer, get the bacon fat popcorn as a snack!

7/28/2014

Originally we stopped in to grab a quick beer, that lead to hours (and many beers) sitting at the bar. While both of us are familiar with their beer, it was fun to try a few neither of us had had before. It was also fun to try and figure out which beer went with which tap. I think the bartenders thought it a little odd we were playing this game, but humored us in the end. The best was when I got one right!!

If you're looking for a place with good beer, you don't need to look much further. It's solid. Plus the clientele...yeah, they were fun to watch.

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  Colorful beer taps

  Colorful beer taps

6/8/2015

This place is great! The beer is some of the best in Chicago, the place has a great ambiance, and the food is delicious. You cannot go wrong!
I docked a star because my burger was a little too rare. It would never stop me from returning.
The portions are a little big, if you are not a big eater I would suggest getting appetizers to save room for the delicious beer.

6/22/2015

Just moved to Logan Square, and I have to say this will be my new regular spot! Their beers are fantastic, and so is their food. I haven't tried anything that I didn't like yet! They're always packed, and service is usually pretty attentive.

4/4/2015

Beer was good .......

Hostess was not nice to say the least and I ask the bartender if the TV worked to watch the final four games and I was answered with a yes but was not turning it on and walked away .......So finished the beer and out of here

8/8/2015

Revolution is mmm mmm mmm good. The bacon fat popcorn is seriously amazing, and I've never really been a fan of popcorn. The workingman burger I got was damn good and their drink prices are excellent for how great they are. Definitely a place I'm going to stop at more frequently whenever I'm in the city.

1/17/2015

Was familiar with their beer already so my review won't go to into depth on that. Let's just say, try them all and you won't be disappointed! Ordered the special mustard bacon burger with blue aioli and grape tomato chutney and it was very very good. The calamari as a starter was so good I ate the side cheese mixture off the plate with my fingers! The food here was above average for a place known for their beers.

Great spot for vegetarians but no reservations

EDIT: order the cream cheese mashed potatoes they are heaven.

11/30/2014

Revolution is just a great, authentic Chicago place.  I'll admit, I am not huge on Revolution's beer (just a little too hoppy for my tastes), but the quality of both their beer and food is still very solid. I got the vegetarian reuben once or twice, but last time I went it looked like it was no longer on the menu. It was good, but nothing too special, and if I recall, the sauce wasn't very good.  During my most recent visit I got the fish and chips.  It was pretty good, and enough to take home for leftovers.  It was served with a really good tartar sauce and spicy coleslaw.  They also serve amazing mashed potatoes.  They usually always have a few vegetarian/pescatarian options and yummy sounding seasonal items, so lots of options for all appetites!

Other tid-bits:
- The best thing I've gotten at Revolution has to be the pretzel with cheese fondue.  It's basically the best cheese dip you'll ever have. While the entrees have been good, I'd recommend getting beers and apps instead.
- This place would be awesome to take visitors...but they always have a wait, so be prepared
- The inside of the restaurant is very cool, especially the detailing at the bar...making it even more worth the wait
- They have a really awesome mug club that basically pays for itself if you go a handful of times and fill up a growler.  
- While I know I'm considerably less cool for saying so, I prefer Goose Island's beer...but enjoy the experience of Revolution more.  I keep hoping my beer pallet will catch up one of these days.

5/18/2015

I had beer lovers in from out of town. We went to Revolution after a Cubs game and before we made our way to a few other places in the area. Super fun day.

Anyway, my brother ordered some apps while I was in the bathroom. I was a little nervous that we were going to be served some greasy bar sub par quality apps. But, instead we got some delicious calamari and mushroom fries. Then. The pretzel came. I don't really eat bread that often. I don't really love pretzels that much. But holy cow. What a pretzel. With this cheese dipping sauce that was out of this world amazing. And the mustard that came with it. That was the best, too.

Clean environment. Nice bathrooms (hooray!) and super great, knowledgeable staff.

3/24/2015

I walked in and got checked in by the lady up front. Asked if I was party of 2. I said no, I have one more 15 min away. She refused to seat us because "it's policy." I said I would like to have a beer as I wait... she suggested that I go to the side corner and someone will bring us menu and drinks. So I did that. After waiting 10 min someone came by with menu and to our order... as I got my drink the front desk lady came up and asked if I was dining also. I replied no. Maybe appetizers. . She said that tables are reserved for "just dining in not just drinks." I would have never ordered the drinks knowing I have to order food at a bar to get a table nor would I have waited. Said that, the one beer was great. To bad I won't be back. Terrible service and attitude. That's my policy.

4/8/2015

I came here for brunch a couple weeks ago with two friends.  We managed to snag the last window table.

I ordered a mimosa, the Breakfast From Scratch (2 eggs, a biscuit, potatoes and bacon) and a pancake on the side.  For such a simple meal it was delicious.  The eggs were perfect - not overdone, not greasy and not oily.  The biscuit was soft and flaky, and the potatoes were savory and flavorful.  The bacon, of course, was delicious.  The pancake was soft, fluffy and so good.

The whole menu looked awesome so I'll definitely be back for brunch.  

As for my friends, my one friend was hungover and just got some sort of cheddar biscuit which she enjoyed.  Our other friend ordered the smoked salmon on bagel and loved it.

7/9/2015

I have been here in the past and there food is very good! Drinks are reasonably priced. Usually always packed so be prepared to wait around for quite a while, good thing they have a upstairs bar you can lounge around as you wait for a table! They are known more for beer but they have a couple of cocktails.

11/21/2014

Had a great evening at Revolution this past Saturday.    Walked in and waited near the bar for a dinner table or seats to open at the bar.   Some group mentioned they were leaving so we grabbed their seats at the bar right near the impressive line of taps.

Had the bacon fat popcorn and it's as good as advertised.    The pretzel with cheese fondue was very good as well.    Had a workingman burger and enjoyed it.    The bacon was tasty and onions perfect on it.    Also had the chocolate cake with Eugene Porter ice cream that was top notch.

Would definitely go back - see untappd for my beer reviews!

5/1/2015

Not much to say that hasn't been said a million times.

Beer = Excellent, but perhaps on the verge of being surpassed by the strong contingent of local competitors.

Food = Good. Not necessarily worthy of a trip on its own.

Service = Just goo enough. This place is a like a pretty girl that doesn't have to try and will still find a date.

You'll be glad you are there, but don't expect a lot of love.

3/19/2015

Disappointing to be leaving this review - have been a loyal Rev Brew patron since moving to Logan Square. Their bacon fat popcorn is one of my favorite things in the world. Why one star? Because they have policies about who can and cannot have a table to sit and eat. And they seem very arbitrary - and certainly not based on how busy they are or how many tables are available.

Was there last night said I wanted a table for two but a third person would join us much later and likely just have a drink and order something to go. When the second person in my party arrived they would not seat us because we were not a complete party of three.

Called to talk to a manager today and he basically defended their actions and told me that he's sorry that I don't agree with their policy.

7/14/2015

I wasn't fond of any of their beers as I couldn't find one that was sweet enough for my taste buds however I liked the fact that they have $2 tasters so we wounded up tasting about 8 of their different beers. Location was great as it wasn't too far from the subway either. I also did like their friendly service.